That's when Playing Again Sams entered the picture. They 'sprung' Tobie from the shelter and placed him in a foster home with 3 other Samoyeds. There Tobie learned how to play with other dogs. In fact, Tobie did not know how to play at all! Over the next few months Tobie learned about being a dog - playing, living outside a crate, being around humans, running with a pack.
Tobie was eventually adopted by a couple in Colorado. His new "Mom" flew to Wisconsin and drove the crate-averse dog back to Colorado. Now residing in Denver, Tobie found a home where he is well-loved. His adoptive family writes:
He sings when he gets up in the morning and tells us about his plans
for the day: Sleeping in the sunshine in the backyard, sharing rawhides
with his Keeshond dog-brother, playing with his best-dog friend next
door, or just hanging out. Tobie loves the snow in the winter and the
sprinklers (and his pool) in the summer. He is a dog for all seasons
and a complete clown who has a perpetual smile.
It has taken a lot of work (as any dog would) - but Tobie is on his way
to being a mature well-adjusted dog. When he first came to us, his ears
were always back and he was nervous and obviously quite anxious. Now
his ears are up and he is ready for whatever comes. He is an AWESOME
walking dog and is currently doing 'modeling work ' for a local
photographer.
Tobie needed people in his life who thought he was important and worth
the investment - and we do!